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A solemn display of numerous red poppy wreaths and wooden crosses commemorating Remembrance Day is arranged on the steps of a stone monument, with city buildings and trees in the background under an overcast sky.Community Events · 4 NovemberManchester Communities to Mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day with City-Wide EventsRead the story →
Stained Glass From Manchester Town Hall Transformed Into Wearable ArtArts & Culture · 15 JulyStained Glass From Manchester Town Hall Transformed Into Wearable ArtKJ Akay’s New Memoir Shines a Light on 1960s ManchesterArts & Culture · 14 JulyKJ Akay’s New Memoir Shines a Light on 1960s ManchesterHeaton Hall Restoration Brings New Life To Historic Chandeliers And OrangeryHistory · 29 JuneHeaton Hall Restoration Brings New Life To Historic Chandeliers And OrangeryManchester Cathedral To Host Major Dian Kostov Art Exhibition This SummerArts & Culture · 25 JuneManchester Cathedral To Host Major Dian Kostov Art Exhibition This SummerRochdale Magician Jonathan Royle Takes Key Roles at Historic Manchester Magic SocietyHistory · 27 MarchRochdale Magician Jonathan Royle Takes Key Roles at Historic Manchester Magic SocietyManchester Lord Mayor Launches Poetry Book Celebrating City’s SpiritArts & Culture · 25 MarchManchester Lord Mayor Launches Poetry Book Celebrating City’s SpiritSalford War Veteran Celebrates Centenary at Home Among Fellow HeroesHistory · 11 December 2025Salford War Veteran Celebrates Centenary at Home Among Fellow HeroesManchester to Honour Armed Forces with Civic Remembrance Sunday ParadeHistory · 30 October 2025Manchester to Honour Armed Forces with Civic Remembrance Sunday ParadeHistoric Chorlton Library Fully Restored with Modern Upgrades and Local CelebrationsHistory · 16 October 2025Historic Chorlton Library Fully Restored with Modern Upgrades and Local CelebrationsSalford Schoolchildren Meet Veterans to Mark 85 Years Since Battle of BritainHistory · 22 September 2025Salford Schoolchildren Meet Veterans to Mark 85 Years Since Battle of BritainWorld War One Hero’s Medals Donated to Broughton House MuseumHistory · 2 September 2025World War One Hero’s Medals Donated to Broughton House MuseumManchester Salutes Armed Forces with Parade and Public Tribute in St Peter’s SquareArts & Culture · 30 June 2025Manchester Salutes Armed Forces with Parade and Public Tribute in St Peter’s SquareChorlton Library Reopens After Stunning Restoration of Historic FeaturesHistory · 24 March 2025Chorlton Library Reopens After Stunning Restoration of Historic FeaturesHow Manchester’s Turbulent Past Shaped a Global Icon of Journalism, The GuardianHistory · 7 February 2025How Manchester’s Turbulent Past Shaped a Global Icon of Journalism, The Guardian19th Century Lych Gate Restored for Future Generations in ChorltonHistory · 17 January 202519th Century Lych Gate Restored for Future Generations in ChorltonRestoring History: The Crafts Behind Manchester Town Hall’s Remarkable RenovationHistory · 27 September 2024Restoring History: The Crafts Behind Manchester Town Hall’s Remarkable RenovationManchester’s Historic Atom Split: Breaking Barriers and Unleashing Vast EnergyHistory · 29 October 2023Manchester’s Historic Atom Split: Breaking Barriers and Unleashing Vast EnergyThe Enigma Unveiled: Alan Turing’s Story in ‘The Imitation GameArts & Culture · 13 October 2023The Enigma Unveiled: Alan Turing’s Story in ‘The Imitation GameThomas De Quincey: The Enigmatic Genius of English LiteratureArts & Culture · 7 October 2023Thomas De Quincey: The Enigmatic Genius of English LiteratureManchester Police Museum: Unveiling the History of Law EnforcementHistory · 3 October 2023Manchester Police Museum: Unveiling the History of Law EnforcementAlan Turing Memorial: Honoring a Genius and Champion of Computer ScienceHistory · 2 October 2023Alan Turing Memorial: Honoring a Genius and Champion of Computer ScienceMamucium: Unveiling the Ancient Roman Heritage of ManchesterHistory · 27 September 2023Mamucium: Unveiling the Ancient Roman Heritage of ManchesterGorton Monastery: A Resplendent Spiritual OasisHistory · 17 September 2023Gorton Monastery: A Resplendent Spiritual Oasis

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